Join the festivities on Sunday, July 21st from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Farm Store in Yarrow. This annual BBQ competition has become Chilliwack’s tastiest community event, promoting tourism in the Fraser Valley while spreading the love, passion and joy for “southern style” BBQ. Fall off the bone BBQ samples awaits, prepared by fiercely competitive Pit Masters from across Canada and the Pacific North West. Beef Brisket, Pork, Chicken and Ribs; all slow cooked to perfection! The event will feature food trucks, sponsor exhibits, live music, a kids’ zone, a climbing wall and more.

Entry to the event is by donation with ALL proceeds going to Envision Financial’s The Full Cupboard, a community program designed to raise food, funds and awareness for food banks in local communities. BBBBQ 2018 raised a total of $9,593. Help us meet our fundraising goal of $10,000 at BBBBQ 2019!

[Chilliwack, BC] The 4th Annual Barn Burner BBQ (#BBBBQ) competition, presented in Chilliwack by Johnston’s Pork and Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry was a huge success. Eighteen teams competed for the Grand Championship which was captured by SmellaQue from Calgary! Competing in their first Canadian Competition, Booties BBQ from Washougal, WA. took home the trophy for Reserve Grand Champion.

Braii-Q’s Darrel Seskin shared, “This was an amazing competition with teams from BC, Alberta, and the USA – the weather was hot as was the competition.”

An estimated four thousand visitors braved the heat and came out to enjoy the food, learn about BBQ competition, and to take in live entertainment. Admission was in the form of donations. $9,440 was raised for Envision Financial’s The Full Cupboard, a program designed to raise food, funds and awareness for food banks in the communities where Envision Financial operates.

A special thanks to our Black Box judges who judged BBQ entries entered using this year’s mystery ingredients including fresh duck breast and pork sirloin. The winning entry for the Black Box competition and Chef’s Choice was created by Braii-Q from Richmond, BC.

Since being launched in 2013, the Full Cupboard has raised over $537,688 and collected 69,625 pounds of food! On July 22nd, with the help of our friends at Fat Wally’s Firehouse BBQ, we’re setting our sights on raising $15,000!!!

As you know, The Barn Burner BBQ is FREE to attend and will feature 3 live bands, wall climbing, face painting, animal balloons, rubber duck races, an axe throwing tournament by Axewood Crew, food vendors, food trucks and more. This year, we will be selling SAMPLING WRISTBANDS at a minimal cost of $5 with 100% of proceeds going to the Full Cupboard. The wristbands will allow you to sample the BBQ competitors product AND you will also be entered into a draw to win a Back Yard BBQ for 10 people, catered by Fat Wally’s Firehouse BBQ!!!!

Become a competitor! Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Barn Burner BBQ

Hosted by The Farm Store In Yarrow, and co-presented by Johnston’s Pork and Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry, this family-friendly BBQ extravaganza is officially sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society. Free-to-attend with tasting wristbands available at a minimal donation with 100% of proceeds going to the Full Cupboard, a program designed to raise food, funds, and awareness for food banks in Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley, Surrey and surrounding communities.

The winning team with the highest total points in all four categories (Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Chicken, Ribs) will take home their share of $5,000 in prize money, along with the Barn Burner BBQ Grand Championship trophy, bragging rights, and a spot in the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational BBQ in Tennessee.

Teams also compete in a “Black Box” cook-off. This “Iron Chef” style competition presents cooks with a black box containing four mystery ingredients. All ingredients must be incorporated into a single dish and submitted to the judges, who will award points based on originality, taste, and presentation.

Chef Dez returns as the event emcee, while meat lovers of all ages are invited to join the festivities including a live band performance, climbing wall, face-painting and samples of delectable BBQ meat. If the samples don’t quite fill you up, a food trucks will be on-site selling even more BBQ.

BBQ is NOT grilling! There is a very distinct difference between the grilling and BBQ. Southern style BBQ is a technique in which meat is cooked at low temperatures (about 225 F) for a long time over indirect heat. The heat source is charcoal and wood. No gas/propane is allowed. The Barn Burner BBQ competition consists of four main categories: Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Chicken, and Ribs. Brisket is cooked for up to 16 hours. Ribs take approximately 6 hours and chicken take as long as 4 hours.

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Competition BBQ is rapidly expanding throughout North America, don’t miss your chance to get in on the action. BBQ lovers of all ages are invited to join the festivities including a live band performance, climbing wall, face-painting and free samples of delicious BBQ meat.

The Barn Burner BBQ Competition is hosted by Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry and co-presented by Johnston’s Pork. This annual event that will see international teams competing for the cash prize, bragging rights and trophies for the best Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Chicken and Ribs.

Teams will also compete in a BBQ “Black Box” cook-off. This “Iron Chef” style competition gives these BBQ competitors a chance to show off their more creative side. They will each be presented with a black box containing four mystery ingredients. Those ingredients must be incorporated into a single dish and submitted to the judges. Judges will award points based on originality, taste and presentation. It is sure to be a very tasty battle.

Nineteen teams competed for the grand championship which was captured by Regina BBQ veterans Prairie Smoke & Spice, who was also the winner of BBBBQ in 2015. For full list of 2017 results, please visit: http://bit.ly/2nyBcUr

Admission donations from thousands of attendees raised $5,700 for The Full Cupboard, a program designed to raise food, funds and awareness for food banks in the communities where Envision Financial operates.

Winning pit master Rob Reinhardt shared, “I’m just very thankful for the efforts of the organizers – Well Seasoned Gourmet Food Store, Johnston’s Pork, and Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry. They make us BBQ teams all feel very welcome.”
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We’re happy to announce that Pugsley’s Creative Catering will be on site ALL DAY selling Pulled Pork and Cold Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich Buns to those looking to chow down. Follow Pugsley’s Creative Catering on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pugsleys-Creative-Catering-453573501458605/ and come hungry on April 9th!